Earth-shattering question

[Sirona]

Hello,

which form is correct:

"The he-dog sired puppies."

"The he-dog fathered puppies."

"The he-dog procreated."

Are there any other options I didn't mention?

 

[SalixIncendium]

Speaking as a former breeder, "The dog sired [a litter of] puppies."

"Dog" is a term for a male canine. "*****" is a term for a female canine.

From the female side: "The ***** whelped [a litter of] puppies."

 

[Sirona]

So, "to father" is used for men only?

As far as siring is concerned, in German, the same word is used for men and male animals.

If the question is allowed, what kind of dogs did you breed?

 

[SalixIncendium]

So, "to father" is used for men only?

I have never heard the verb "father" used in dog breeding. Even in the form of a noun in breeding, dogs are called sires, not fathers.

If the question is allowed, what kind of dogs did you breed?

Pomeranians.

 

[F1fan]

Thought this was an asteroid thread.

 

[sun rise]

I have never heard the verb "father" used in dog breeding.

I sure have. Maybe it's a breeder thing vs general population.

 

[Valjean]

All are correct. Synonyms are grammatically interchangeable, though some are stylistically or contextually preferable.